Sounding board

[sicci]

What's the meaning of the expression "sounding board"?

The complete sentence is "This person is pragmatic and a great sounding board for others' ideas and suggestions"

 

[Tdol]

Someone you tell your ideas to because you value their opinions and criticism.

 

[vil]

Hi sicci,

sounding board = (literally meaning) a thin board forming the upper portion of the resonant chamber in an instrument, such as a violin or piano, and serving to increase resonance.

sounding board = (figurative meaning) a person or group whose reactions to an idea, opinion, or point of view serve as a measure of its effectiveness or acceptability.

a person whose reactions to something serve as an indication of its acceptability

Sounding board is also a term used to describe a person whose opinion or reaction to some matter is sought.

Regards.

V.